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G147 ARL

1989 Yamaha XTZ750

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

46,012 mi
Last recorded46,012 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XTZ75035,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG147 ARL
MakeYamaha
ModelXTZ750
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 46,012 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 45,874 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 45,874 miles

Front Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2014 42,453 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 May 2013 34,527 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 34,527 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 33,907 miles

Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 33,907 miles

Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 33,809 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 33,758 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

slightly spongy front brake

Pass 24 Jan 2008 33,002 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 32,243 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 32,234 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XTZ750?

Based on 4,132 MOT tests across 535 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
662
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
535
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 76
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
wheel bearings have excessive free play 39
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 35
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
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G147 ARL is a 1989 Yamaha XTZ750 in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha XTZ750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 35,626 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha XTZ750 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G147 ARL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XTZ750 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Yamaha XTZ750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G147 ARL is a 1989 Yamaha XTZ750, first registered on 17 August 1989.

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